UNSPSC 85131708: Epidemiology research services

In this classification, this commodity consists of comprehensive services required to be an epidemiology research service

UNSPSC 85131708 Epidemiology research services, a Commodity code, encompasses laboratory-based public health research and surveillance services that state and local governments procure to monitor disease patterns, drug use, and health threats across populations. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying wastewater-based epidemiology services for drug surveillance coordination, infectious disease laboratory testing across correctional and public health facilities, emergency professional staffing for disease control operations, and peer workforce support services tied to mental health epidemiology tracking. The issuing-body mix spans state departments (Florida Department of Children and Families, Illinois Department of Public Health), counties (Collier County Florida, Rockland County New York, Muscogee County Georgia), and regional health authorities (San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services). Issuing bodies are typically health departments, correctional authorities, and behavioral health agencies with epidemiological or public health research mandates.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and California. Representative opportunities include the Florida Department of Children and Families' Invitation to Bid (ITB 2526 074) for wastewater surveillance with LC-MS/MS laboratory capability, drug analysis coordination across municipalities, and dashboard reporting, with proposals due April 13, 2026; Rockland County New York's Request for Bid (RFB-RC-2026-011) for medical laboratory services supporting correctional, health, and medical examiner operations with CLIA and CAP certification requirements, due February 19, 2026; the Columbus Consolidated Government's RFP No. 26-0008 for inmate medical and pharmacy services at Muscogee County Prison requiring NCCHC accreditation and five years of comparable jail or prison healthcare experience, due May 15, 2026; and the Illinois Department of Public Health's emergency cost documentation for CDC Foundation professional staffing spanning February–August 2024 at $3.9 million. Recent contract values range from $92,000–$95,500 annually for localized medical services to $3.9 million for multi-month emergency operations, with most opportunities structured as one- to two-year base terms with renewal options.